Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth.

Quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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A book is a storehouse carried in the pocket

A book is a storehouse carried in the pocket

The mediator of the inexpressible is the work of art.

The mediator of the inexpressible is the work of art.

There is no better deliverance from the world than through art; and a man can...

There is no better deliverance from the world than through art; and a man can...

Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.

Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.

All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to...

All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to...

Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.

Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very...

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very...

The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him,...

The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him,...

What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.

What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.

Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of...

Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of...

Man is not born to solve the problems of the universe, but to find out...

Man is not born to solve the problems of the universe, but to find out...

In comradeship is danger countered best.

In comradeship is danger countered best.

He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he...

He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he...

Great necessity elevates man, petty necessity casts him down

Great necessity elevates man, petty necessity casts him down

We can really respect a man only if he doesn't always look out for himself

We can really respect a man only if he doesn't always look out for himself

It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.

It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.

Experience is only half of experience

Experience is only half of experience

If you have any faith, give me, for heaven's sake, a share of it! Your...

If you have any faith, give me, for heaven's sake, a share of it! Your...

Christ does not save us by acting a parable of divine love; he acts the...

Christ does not save us by acting a parable of divine love; he acts the...

Faith is that strengthening power within Urging me on my way, Teaching me all that...

Faith is that strengthening power within Urging me on my way, Teaching me all that...